Apple has gained ground in the ongoing patent spat with Nokia. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation judge has made an initial determination that Apple isn't infringing five Nokia patents.
That means the judge feels Apple isn't infringing on the five patents remaining in this case, and – if the decision …

Do it the Microsoft way: Use Fear

Apple and Nokia should do it the Microsoft way instead.

Microsoft avoids patent wars with mega-large companies (eg Google), which it would lose, and instead goes around suing lesser handset companies like HTC and Motorola, whereby Microsoft frightens those companies, enabling it to extract its protection money, while never having the claim tested in court.

Desperation

With Nokia being as innovative as motor oil flavoured denture paste and losing money like a fishnet water bottle I guess the lawsuit must be a double whammy attemp to claw some reputation back in this saturated mobile market.

Should Nokia be successful, they get kudos and claim some fame for the world's favourite yuppie phone as well as much needed cash.

And if they faiil? Well, they can take the Microsoft approach like "IT Specialist" suggested.

After all Microsoft seem to be Nokia's new best friend come saviour...